Stephen A. Smith rules out 2028 presidential run.
They publishedStephen A. Smith has some words for Democrats as he makes his 2028 plans clear
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Who
What
- Stephen A. Smith says he will not run for president in 2028 due to contract and airtime implications.
- He told POLITICO that if he announced, he would be taken off the air and lose contracts.
- Smith offered blunt advice to Democrats, urging purge of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- He criticized the left, suggesting Democrats should silence progressives and align with the party line.
- Smith praised Trump for speaking to voters who want chaos and rule disruption, and discussed potential 2028 candidates.
Where
🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Finance · language: eng
topics: Politics, Finance · language: eng
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